staying
word · lemma: stay
/ˈsteɪɪŋ/
STAY-ing
/stˈeɪɪŋ/
STAY-ing
Definition
The present participle of 'stay'. It means remaining in a place, not leaving, or living somewhere temporarily for a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Often used after verbs like 'be' and 'keep': 'I am staying', 'We are staying with friends'. Common patterns: 'stay at home', 'stay in bed', 'stay with someone', 'stay for a week'. Don't confuse it with permanent 'live'.
Spanish: quedarse - alojarsePortuguese (BR): ficar - hospedar-sePortuguese (PT): ficar - hospedar-seChinese (Simplified): 停留 - 留下 - 住宿Chinese (Traditional): 停留 - 留下 - 住宿Hindi: ठहरना - रुकना - रहनाArabic: يبقى - يقيمBengali: থাকা - অবস্থান করাRussian: пребывание - оставаясьJapanese: 滞在すること - 留まることVietnamese: ở lại - lưu trúKorean: 머무는 것 - 체류하는 것Turkish: kalmak - konaklamakUrdu: ٹھہرنا - قیام کرناIndonesian: tinggal - menetap
Example Sentences
I am staying at home today.
basic
She is staying with her aunt this week.
basic
Are you staying late at the office again?
natural
We are staying for two nights.
basic
We're staying at a small hotel near the beach.
natural
Thanks for staying and helping me clean up.
natural